Botanical Name: Caladium bicolor ‘Gingerland’

Common Name: Fancy-Leaf Caladium

Hardiness Zone: Perennial in Warm Regions (USDA Zones 9–11); Grown as an Annual Elsewhere

Size: 12–18" Tall × 12–18" Spread

Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Habit

Sunlight: Partial Shade to Full Shade (Tolerates Morning Sun)

Soil: Prefers Moist, Well-Drained, Organic-Rich Soil

Water Needs: Moderate; Consistent Moisture for Best Growth

Bloom Season: Grown for Foliage (Spring through Fall)

Fertilizer: Light, Regular Feeding During Active Growth

Features: White Leaves with Green Margins and Red Freckling, Classic Fancy-Leaf Shape, Excellent Shade Color

Uses: Ideal for Shade Gardens, Containers, Borders, Underplantings, and Woodland Gardens

Patent: ❌ Not Patented

Propagation: ✔ Propagation Allowed

See our complete Caladium Plant Guide for more in depth care details.

More About Caladium ‘Gingerland’

Caladium ‘Gingerland’ is a beloved fancy-leaf caladium known for its crisp white foliage, soft green margins, and distinctive red speckling that gives the plant its signature look. The large, heart-shaped leaves create a bright, airy effect in shaded spaces, making it one of the most recognizable and widely planted caladium varieties.

Unlike some heavily colored caladiums that can feel bold or overwhelming, ‘Gingerland’ offers a lighter, more refined palette that blends beautifully with other shade plants. Its clean coloration makes it especially useful for brightening darker garden areas and containers.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Gingerland’ has proven to be a reliable performer in shade and partial shade, producing consistent foliage color and strong growth throughout the season. It emerges evenly, holds its leaves well, and maintains good form without excessive stretching.

We especially appreciate its versatility. It works equally well as a focal plant in containers, as a mass planting under trees, or as a contrast plant alongside darker-leaf caladiums, ferns, and hostas. When given warm soil and steady moisture, it delivers season-long impact with minimal fuss.

Caladium ‘Gingerland’ vs. Other Caladiums

Gingerland reads cleaner, lighter, and more refined compared its closest speckled counterpart  Miss Muffet. While Miss Muffet leans chartreuse with bold burgundy spotting, Gingerland’s creamy white base with fine red freckles feels softer and more elegant, especially in shaded or filtered-light settings. Against solid pink varieties like Carolyn Whorton, Gingerland provides contrast without competition, adding texture and intrigue rather than dominating the color palette.

When evaluated next to Moonlight and Tapestry, Gingerland Caladiums sit squarely in the middle of the visual spectrum. It offers more character than a pure white caladium but far less complexity than Tapestry’s layered coloration. This balance makes Gingerland exceptionally versatile—it can serve as a subtle thriller, a background plant, or a connective element that ties brighter colors together without overwhelming the composition.